Guizhou is one of China's best-kept secrets — a mountainous province of misty karst peaks, spectacular waterfalls, and vibrant Miao and Dong minority villages where traditional life continues much as it has for centuries.
Top Sights in Guizhou
Huangguoshu Waterfall
Asia's largest waterfall — 77.8m high and 101m wide with a natural cave behind the curtain of water.
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
The world's largest Miao village — 1,000+ wooden stilt houses cascading down a mountainside, spectacular when lit at night.
Zhaoxing Dong Village
The largest Dong village — famous for its five drum towers, wind-rain bridges, and the haunting polyphonic Grand Song.
Xiaoqikong (Seven Small Arches)
A magical karst landscape of emerald rivers, ancient stone bridges, waterfalls, and towering limestone peaks.
Best Time to Visit
March–November. Miao New Year (usually November) is spectacular. Summers are rainy but the waterfalls are at their most powerful.
Transportation
Guiyang is the air/rail hub. High-speed trains connect Guiyang to Kaili (Miao villages, 40 min). Guangxi-Guiyang high-speed rail serves the south.
Guizhou Cuisine
Sour Soup Fish (Suan Tang Yu), Miao-style Sticky Rice, Changwang Noodles, Siwawa (vegetable wraps), Chili-fried Everything.
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